
Recovery for Zayn's stolen photography equipment
Donation protected
On 11/17, my photography equipment was stolen (I can offer more details over PM if needed). In addition to this being a gross violation of my space and property, as many of you know, I am a freelancer with photography being my main source of income. The recoup is incredibly steep and feels overwhelming for such a short time. I did file a police report, but there's a high unlikelihood for the recovery of my items. Among the missing items:
- 3 camera bodies
- 6 lenses
- 5 battery chargers and 2 battery packs
- works lost on 5 memory cards (including 4 clients' work that I need to refund)
While the actual value of the lost items is estimated at $9000, I am aiming to recover enough to keep working while I replace my equipment over time. The amount listed ($3000) is the minimum I would need in order to form a foundation for recovery. I have weddings, portraits, and other projects lined up before the end of the year, and I cannot afford to cancel any more gigs. Please help me rebuild part of what was lost so that I can keep afloat and ahead of this unfortunate incident. Without this camera equipment, I will no longer have a sustainable source of income at the worst timing possible, and I've worked my ass off over the years to accumulate this gear. Any amount can help.
For anyone able to donate over $150, I can provide a free studio photography session at my studio in Adams Morgan, DC (artists, bands, corporate headshots, family portraits, etc., are welcome). Time/number of shots negotiable.
I feel incredibly violated and am at a loss for words. Please help restore my faith humanity and support a QTPoC in need.
Thank you,
Zayn
- 3 camera bodies
- 6 lenses
- 5 battery chargers and 2 battery packs
- works lost on 5 memory cards (including 4 clients' work that I need to refund)
While the actual value of the lost items is estimated at $9000, I am aiming to recover enough to keep working while I replace my equipment over time. The amount listed ($3000) is the minimum I would need in order to form a foundation for recovery. I have weddings, portraits, and other projects lined up before the end of the year, and I cannot afford to cancel any more gigs. Please help me rebuild part of what was lost so that I can keep afloat and ahead of this unfortunate incident. Without this camera equipment, I will no longer have a sustainable source of income at the worst timing possible, and I've worked my ass off over the years to accumulate this gear. Any amount can help.
For anyone able to donate over $150, I can provide a free studio photography session at my studio in Adams Morgan, DC (artists, bands, corporate headshots, family portraits, etc., are welcome). Time/number of shots negotiable.
I feel incredibly violated and am at a loss for words. Please help restore my faith humanity and support a QTPoC in need.
Thank you,
Zayn
Organizer and beneficiary
Zayn Thiam
Organizer
Mount Rainier, MD
Danielle Ceribo
Beneficiary